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Mobile track tamper for continuously correcting a track position
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1972-07-04
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1992-07-04
Abstract
Abstract In track leveling and/or lining with a continuously advancing track tamper, the tamping tools are continuously moved relative to the continuously advancing machine frame in synchronization with the machine advance in such a manner that the tamping tools are held in respective cribs while they tamp the ballast.
Inventors
- 👤 F Plasser
- 👤 J Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:46
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B27/00; E01B27/12; E01B27/13; E01B27/16; E01B27/17; E01B2203/00; E01B2203/01; E01B2203/015; E01B2203/10; E01B2203/12; E01B2203/127; E01B2203/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 285
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises 1. a machine frame mounted on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction, 2. a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances, 3. a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system, a. the track moving unit being arranged to raise the track in relation to the reference system, 4. a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system, 5. a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction, 6. means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control eLement, 7. a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and 8. a control for said drive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises 1. a machine frame mounted on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction, 2. a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances, 3. a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system, a. the track moving unit being arranged to raise the track in relation to the reference system, 4. a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system, 5. a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction, 6. means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control eLement, 7. a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and 8. a control for said drive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, wherein the track moving unit is arranged to raise the track in relation to the reference system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 29
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21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 30
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27 words
front and rear running gears at the ends of the elongated machine frame mounting the frame on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction,
Claim 31
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27 words
front and rear running gears at the ends of the elongated machine frame mounting the frame on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction,
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
a track moving unit arranged on the frame for continuous gripping engagement with the track rails while the machine continuously advances,
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
35 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system, a. the track moving unit being arranged to raise the track in relation to the reference system,
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
35 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system, a. the track moving unit being arranged to raise the track in relation to the reference system,
Claim 36
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 37
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 38
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 42
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 44
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 45
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 50
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 52
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 54
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26 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, wherein the drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame is a hydraulic motor.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 56
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 57
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18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
61 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, wherein said machine frame is elongated, front and rear running gears at the ends of the elongated machine frame mount the frame for mobility on the track, and the tamping tools are mounted on the elongated machine frame between the front and rear running gears for vertical movement in relation to the machine frame.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooPerating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooPerating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
18 words
a reference system associated with the track for correcting the position thereof in relation to the reference system,
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
48 words
a control element indicating the position of the track and cooperating with the reference system for operating the track moving unit to maintain the position of the track in a selected relation to the reference system determined by the cooperation of the control element with the reference system,
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto is said direction,
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto is said direction,
Claim 94
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 95
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 101
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 103
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 104
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The track tamping machine of claim 1 comprising a carrier for the tamping tools, the carrier being mounted for relative movement to the machine frame in said direction.
Claim 105
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 106
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 107
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 108
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a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 109
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 110
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 111
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 112
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 113
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a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 114
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39 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 115
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a plurality of vibratory balLast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 116
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a plurality of vibratory balLast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 117
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a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 118
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a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 119
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 120
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 121
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 126
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 127
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control eLement,
Claim 128
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control eLement,
Claim 129
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 130
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 131
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 132
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 134
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 135
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 136
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 137
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 138
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 139
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 140
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 141
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The track tamping machine of claim 5, further comprising a frame supporting the tamping tool carrier, the tamping tool carrier support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 142
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 143
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 144
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57 words
a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the elongated machine frame between the front and rear running gears for vertical movement in relation to the machine frame and for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 145
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a plurality of vibratory ballast tamping tools spaced from each other in the direction of track elongation according to the spacing of said cribs and mounted on the elongated machine frame between the front and rear running gears for vertical movement in relation to the machine frame and for relative movement in relation thereto in said direction,
Claim 146
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 147
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 148
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The track tamping machine of claim 1, wherein said control is responsive to the continuous advancement of the machine frame in said working direction, the control being arranged continuously to drive the tamping tools in response to the continuous advancement alternately opposite to the working direction in synchronization with the advancement, whereby the tamping tools remain in respective ones of said cribs during tamping of the ballast, and in said working direction to move the tamping tools to a successive cribs along the track.
Claim 149
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 150
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 151
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 152
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 153
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 154
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 155
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 156
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means for continuously operating the track moving unit in response to the control element,
Claim 157
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 158
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 159
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 160
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 161
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a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 162
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14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 163
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
15 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
15 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 171
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 172
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 173
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 174
Dependent Claim
14 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 175
Dependent Claim
13 words
a drive for moving the vibratory tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 176
Dependent Claim
13 words
a drive for moving the vibratory tamping tools relative to the machine frame,
Claim 177
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 178
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 179
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 180
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 181
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 182
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 183
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive.
Claim 184
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive.
Claim 185
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 186
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 187
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 188
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 189
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 190
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 191
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 192
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 193
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 194
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 195
Dependent Claim
81 words
a control for said drive, a. the control being responsive to the continuous advancement of the machine frame in said working direction and being arranged continuously to drive the tamping tools in response to the continuous advancement alternately opposite to the working direction in synchronization with the advancement, whereby the tamping tools remain in respective ones of said cribs during tamping of the ballast, and in said working direction to move the tamping tools to a successive cribs along the track.
Claim 196
Dependent Claim
81 words
a control for said drive, a. the control being responsive to the continuous advancement of the machine frame in said working direction and being arranged continuously to drive the tamping tools in response to the continuous advancement alternately opposite to the working direction in synchronization with the advancement, whereby the tamping tools remain in respective ones of said cribs during tamping of the ballast, and in said working direction to move the tamping tools to a successive cribs along the track.
Claim 197
Dependent Claim
15 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 198
Dependent Claim
15 words
a drive for moving the vibratory ballast tamping tools relative to the machine frame, and
Claim 199
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 200
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 201
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 202
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 203
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 204
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive,
Claim 205
Dependent Claim
101 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a first frame supporting one group of said tamping tools, said one group of tamping tools being arranged to tamp the ballast in respective ones of said cribs underneath adjacent ones of said ties, and a second frame supporting another group of said tamping tools, said other group of tamping tools being arranged to compact the ballast in the cribs, the second frame being arranged rearwardly of the first frame in the working direction, and the tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 206
Dependent Claim
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The track tamping machine of claim 8, further comprising a drive for moving the second frame in relation to the first frame in said direction.
Claim 207
Dependent Claim
42 words
a common frAme supporting groups of said tamping tools associated with respective ones of the rails, a. the tamping tools being vertically movable and b. the tamping tool support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 208
Dependent Claim
42 words
a common frAme supporting groups of said tamping tools associated with respective ones of the rails, a. the tamping tools being vertically movable and b. the tamping tool support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 209
Dependent Claim
36 words
a first frame supporting one group of said tamping tools, a. said one group of tamping tools being arranged to tamp the ballast in respective ones of said cribs underneath adjacent ones of said ties, and
Claim 210
Dependent Claim
36 words
a first frame supporting one group of said tamping tools, a. said one group of tamping tools being arranged to tamp the ballast in respective ones of said cribs underneath adjacent ones of said ties, and
Claim 211
Dependent Claim
54 words
a plurality of frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, a. each of the tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. the drive for moving the tamping tools comprising separately controlled drive means for each of said tamping tool support frames.
Claim 212
Dependent Claim
54 words
a plurality of frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, a. each of the tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. the drive for moving the tamping tools comprising separately controlled drive means for each of said tamping tool support frames.
Claim 213
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a control for said drive.
Claim 214
Dependent Claim
5 words
a control for said drive.
Claim 215
Dependent Claim
7 words
a carrier for the tamping tools, and
Claim 216
Dependent Claim
7 words
a carrier for the tamping tools, and
Claim 217
Dependent Claim
34 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, b. the reference system including a movable forward end, and
Claim 218
Dependent Claim
34 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, b. the reference system including a movable forward end, and
Claim 219
Dependent Claim
25 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and
Claim 220
Dependent Claim
25 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and
Claim 221
Dependent Claim
46 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. the track moving unit being mounted on the movable frame for movement in unison therewith relative to the machine frame.
Claim 222
Dependent Claim
46 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. the track moving unit being mounted on the movable frame for movement in unison therewith relative to the machine frame.
Claim 223
Dependent Claim
37 words
auxiliary track holding means mounted in the range of the tamping tolls for continuously gripping the track rails while the machine continuously advances and the tamping tools are operated to hold the track in the corrected position.
Claim 224
Dependent Claim
37 words
auxiliary track holding means mounted in the range of the tamping tolls for continuously gripping the track rails while the machine continuously advances and the tamping tools are operated to hold the track in the corrected position.
Claim 225
Dependent Claim
39 words
an endless conveyor carrier for the tamping tools, a. the controlled drive continuously moving the endless conveyor in a vertical plane parallel to the track for positioning successive ones of the tamping tools in respective ones of said cribs.
Claim 226
Dependent Claim
39 words
an endless conveyor carrier for the tamping tools, a. the controlled drive continuously moving the endless conveyor in a vertical plane parallel to the track for positioning successive ones of the tamping tools in respective ones of said cribs.
Claim 227
Dependent Claim
45 words
two frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, a. said tamping tool support frames being associated with respective ones of said rails, and b. the control for the drive being arranged to move the frames into selected positions in relation to each other.
Claim 228
Dependent Claim
45 words
two frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, a. said tamping tool support frames being associated with respective ones of said rails, and b. the control for the drive being arranged to move the frames into selected positions in relation to each other.
Claim 229
Dependent Claim
41 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. said control element being mounted for movement in unison with the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 230
Dependent Claim
41 words
a frame supporting the tamping tools, a. the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and b. said control element being mounted for movement in unison with the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 231
Dependent Claim
18 words
control means for moving the forward end in response to the movement of the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 232
Dependent Claim
18 words
control means for moving the forward end in response to the movement of the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 233
Dependent Claim
37 words
sensing means associated with the tamping tool supporting frame for sensing varying distances between the ties, a. the sensing means being operatively connected to the control for actuating the drive control in response to the sensed distances.
Claim 234
Dependent Claim
37 words
sensing means associated with the tamping tool supporting frame for sensing varying distances between the ties, a. the sensing means being operatively connected to the control for actuating the drive control in response to the sensed distances.
Claim 235
Dependent Claim
26 words
a frame supporting the tamping tool carrier, a. the tamping tool carrier support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relatively movement in relation thereto.
Claim 236
Dependent Claim
26 words
a frame supporting the tamping tool carrier, a. the tamping tool carrier support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relatively movement in relation thereto.
Claim 237
Dependent Claim
36 words
a second frame supporting another groups of said tamping tools, a. said other group of tamping tools being arranged to compact the ballast in the cribs rearwardly of the first frame in the working direction, and
Claim 238
Dependent Claim
36 words
a second frame supporting another groups of said tamping tools, a. said other group of tamping tools being arranged to compact the ballast in the cribs rearwardly of the first frame in the working direction, and
Claim 239
Dependent Claim
47 words
The track tamping machine of claim 9, wherein the drive for moving the tamping tools in a common drive for the first and second frames operated by said control, and said control also operates the drive for moving the second frame in relation to the first frame.
Claim 240
Dependent Claim
60 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, each of said tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, the drive for moving the tamping tools comprising separately controlled drive means for each of said tamping tool support frames.
Claim 241
Dependent Claim
17 words
the tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 242
Dependent Claim
17 words
the tamping tool support frames being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 243
Dependent Claim
52 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising two frames each supporting a group of said tamping tools, said tamping tool support frames being associated with respective ones of said rails, and the control for the drive being arranged to move the frames into selected positions in relation to each other.
Claim 244
Dependent Claim
52 words
The track tamping machine of claim 12, wherein each of said groups of tamping tools is arranged to tamp the ballast in two adjacent cribs simultaneously, and the drive control being arranged to move the frames into the selected positions wherein the tamping tools on both frames simultaneously tamp the same crib.
Claim 245
Dependent Claim
50 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a common frame supporting groups of said tamping tools associated with respective ones of the rails, the tamping tools being vertically movable, and the common tampIng tool support frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto.
Claim 246
Dependent Claim
60 words
The track tamping machine of claim 14, wherein each of the groups of tamping tools consists of alternatingly mounted tamping tools arranged to tamp the ballast in respective ones of said cribs underneath adjacent ones of said ties and to compact the ballast in the cribs, the alternating tamping tools being spaced in the direction of elongation of the track.
Claim 247
Dependent Claim
35 words
The track tamping machine of claim 15, wherein the tools arranged to compact the ballast in the cribs are rearwardly of the tools arranged to tamp the ballast underneath the ties in the working direction.
Claim 248
Dependent Claim
27 words
The track tamping machine of claim 16, further comprising drive means for moving the tamping tools arranged to tamp the ballast underneath the ties towards said ties.
Claim 249
Dependent Claim
47 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising an endless conveyor carrier for the tamping tools, the controlled drive continuously moving the endless conveyor in a vertical plane parallel to the track for positioning successive ones of the tamping tools in respective ones of said cribs.
Claim 250
Dependent Claim
25 words
The track tamping machine of claim 18, further comprising means adjustably mounting the tamping tools on the endless conveyor carrier for varying the spacing therebetween.
Claim 251
Dependent Claim
50 words
The track tamping machine of claim 18, wherein the drive control is arranged so to regulate the speed of the endless conveyor in respect of the speed of the machine advancement that a respective one of the tamping tools remains in the crib during tamping while the machine continuously advances.
Claim 252
Dependent Claim
48 words
The track tamping machine of claim 18, wherein the tamping tools are vibratory levers pivotal about an axis extending transversely to the track, and a drive means is connected to each vibratory lever for pivoting the lever about said axis in a vertical plane parallel to the track.
Claim 253
Dependent Claim
18 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, wherein the track moving unit is mounted on the machine frame.
Claim 254
Dependent Claim
53 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a frame supporting the tamping tools, the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and the track moving unit being mounted on the movable frame for movement in unison therewith relative to the machine frame.
Claim 255
Dependent Claim
50 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising auxiliary track position holding means, said means being mounted in the range of the tamping tools for continuously gripping the track rails while the machine continuously advances and the tamping tools are operated to hold the track in the corrected position.
Claim 256
Dependent Claim
69 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a frame supporting the tamping tools, the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and sensing means associated with the tamping tool supporting frame for sensing varying distances between the ties, the sensing means being operatively connected to the control for actuating the drive control in response to the sensed distances.
Claim 257
Dependent Claim
45 words
The track tamping machine of claim 25, wherein the sensing means is a tactile sensing element fixedly mounted on the frame supporting the tamping tools and arranged to contact successive ones of the ties in its path during the continuous advancement of the machine frame.
Claim 258
Dependent Claim
48 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a frame supporting the tamping tools, the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, and said control element being mounted for movement in unison with the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 259
Dependent Claim
59 words
The track tamping machine of claim 1, further comprising a frame supporting the tamping tools, the tamping tool supporting frame being mounted on the machine frame for relative movement in relation thereto, said reference system including a movable forward end, and control means for Moving the forward end in response to the movement of the tamping tool supporting frame.
Claim 260
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correction the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 261
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correction the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 262
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 263
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 264
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 265
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 266
Dependent Claim
46 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises 1. a machine frame mounted on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction,
Claim 267
Dependent Claim
46 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises 1. a machine frame mounted on the track for continuous advancement therealong in a working direction,
Claim 268
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 269
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 270
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 271
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 272
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 273
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 274
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 275
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 276
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 277
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 278
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 279
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 280
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 281
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 282
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 283
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 284
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
Claim 285
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mobile track tamping machine for correcting the position of a track including two rails mounted on successive ties resting on ballast defining cribs between the ties, which machine comprises
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